Why is it necessary to incorporate an extensive reading programme in the SBA component?
Research studies show that students in Hong Kong do not read widely enough, nor read for enjoyment, even in Chinese. When the SBA component was developed, it was thought that it is a good opportunity to encourage students to read more and it is obviously much more difficult to assess an extensive reading programme on an examination. So, it is ideal to have the extensive reading programme as a foundation to the SBA.
